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Using Art to Deal with Trauma

By Renee Phillips 1 Comment

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For most of us our environment is generally nurturing and positive, but for some, it can be traumatic, such as experiencing horrific events in war zones or being raised in an abusive home. Art is often the healing balm that soothes these harsh realities, as well as provides long term benefits. This article is about using art to deal with trauma. You'll read about Marina … [Read more...]

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